Blanchardville, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53516
Lafayette County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,152
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,324
- Median income Above-median income area
- $306,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blanchardville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53516 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53516 (Blanchardville, WI) fell -2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.7 in 2023 to 240.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53516 covers 215.2 square miles in Blanchardville, Lafayette County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,152 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53516 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,324 (9% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,075. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $306,600 (23% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $697.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafayette County, so 53516 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53516
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blanchardville, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53516.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53516, Blanchardville, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,152
Population
215.2
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53516?
45.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,324
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$48,075
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
34.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53516 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Blanchardville, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,324 Top 31% higher than 69% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,045housing units
1,045
Total Housing Units
985
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,600
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$697
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53516 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 165 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 187 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 218 |
| 2023 | +12.8% | 246 |
| 2024 | -2.3% | 240 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 53516, employing approximately 302 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,645,000.
40
Businesses
302
Employees
$17.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53516 vs 53504 →
ZIP 53516 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53516
Blanchardville (53516)
2,152 residents
- 53504
Argyle (53504)
2,084 residents
- 53544 800
Hollandale (53544)
800 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53516 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53516 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53544
Hollandale (53544)
$100,625 median income
- 53516
Blanchardville (53516)
$85,324 median income
- 53504
Argyle (53504)
$83,690 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53516 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53516, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,152 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53516 in?
ZIP code 53516 (Blanchardville) is located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Lafayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lafayette-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53516?
ZIP code 53516 in Blanchardville, WI has a population of 2,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53516?
The median household income in ZIP 53516 is $85,324, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53516?
The median home value in ZIP 53516 is $306,600, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53516?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53516 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53516?
ZIP code 53516 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53516?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53516 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53516?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53516 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53516?
In ZIP code 53516, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53516?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53516 is 34.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53516?
In ZIP code 53516, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53516?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53516 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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